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Bulla Bread Calories
Jamaican spiced, slightly sweet bread
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Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Bulla Bread (80 g) has 248 calories. That works out to 310 calories per 100 g. It contains 48 g of carbs, 5.6 g of protein, 3.2 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 320 mg of Sodium covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
What is Bulla Bread?
Bulla Bread is a Jamaican sweet bread, traditionally made with molasses and commonly flavoured with spices such as ginger and cinnamon. It is round and fairly dense, with a gently sweet, warmly spiced taste and a texture closer to a soft, sturdy cake than a fluffy loaf.
In Jamaica, it is often eaten as a snack with cheese; avocado is another familiar pairing. Elsewhere, try it with tea or coffee, or serve it at breakfast with a savoury topping to balance its sweetness. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich bread, so pairing a piece with cheese or yoghurt can make for a more substantial snack.
Bulla Bread Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
310
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
60g
· 22% DV
Protein
7g
· 14% DV
Fat
4g
· 5% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 79% · Protein 9% · Fat 12%
Bulla Bread Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
B3
1.5mg · 9% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Folate
25µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Sodium
400mg · 17% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Selenium
6µg · 11% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
How Nutritious Is Bulla Bread?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Bulla Bread Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Bulla Bread
To burn the 310 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Is Bulla Bread Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Bulla Bread Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Bulla Bread Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Bulla Bread Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.3:1).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bulla Bread
What is Bulla Bread?
Bulla Bread is a Jamaican sweet, spiced bread with a dense texture. It is commonly made with molasses and spices such as ginger and cinnamon, and is often eaten as a snack or alongside savory foods.
What is Bulla Bread made of?
Bulla Bread is typically made with flour, molasses, a sweetener, leavening, and spices such as ginger or cinnamon. Recipes vary, and some add other spices or adjust the sweetness, but molasses gives the bread much of its distinctive flavor.
How do you make Bulla Bread?
To make Bulla Bread, mix flour with molasses, a sweetener, leavening, and spices to form a firm dough, shape it, and bake it. Ginger and cinnamon are common choices, though Jamaican recipes differ in their spice blends.
What do you eat with Bulla Bread?
Bulla Bread is traditionally eaten with cheese or avocado, which is often called pear in Jamaica. The savory accompaniments balance its lightly sweet, spiced flavor; it can also be enjoyed on its own as a snack.
Is Bulla Bread the same as Jamaican spice bun?
No, Bulla Bread and Jamaican spice bun are different baked goods. Bulla is usually dense, molasses-sweetened, and shaped into flatter rounds, while spice bun is a risen loaf that commonly contains dried fruit.
What does Bulla Bread taste like?
Bulla Bread tastes lightly sweet, rich, and warmly spiced. Molasses contributes a deep sweetness, while ginger and cinnamon are common flavor notes; the exact taste varies with the spices used in each recipe.
Where does Bulla Bread come from?
Bulla Bread comes from Jamaica and is part of Jamaican food tradition. Its molasses-based sweetness and warm spices make it distinctive, and it is commonly paired with cheese or avocado rather than treated only as a dessert.
How should you store Bulla Bread, and can you freeze it?
Store Bulla Bread in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. You can freeze it for longer storage; thaw a portion and warm it briefly before eating to make the texture more pleasant.
Can people with diabetes eat Bulla Bread?
Bulla Bread is a sweet bread and can raise blood sugar, so people with diabetes should account for the portion and what they eat with it. A doctor or dietitian can help fit it into an individual meal plan.
Can you make Bulla Bread less sweet at home?
Yes, you can reduce the sugar or molasses in homemade Bulla Bread. Because molasses also contributes moisture and its characteristic flavor, changing the amount can affect the finished bread as well as its sweetness.
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